H.R. 599 — To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to improve the infrastructure of elementary and secondary schools.

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Amends of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a new title X, School Infrastructure Improvement. Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for elementary and secondary school construction, reconstruction, renovation, or modernization for information technology.

Sets forth wage requirements for such projects, including Davis-Bacon Act compliance and overtime; but allows exceptions for certain workers who voluntarily donate their services without full compensation.

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2003-02-05
Introduced in House
2003-02-05
Introduced in House
2003-02-05
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2003-03-24
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
2003-03-24
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to improve the infrastructure of elementary and secondary schools.

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